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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding“Artemis” space missions:
1. It is ISRO’s next mission to the Moon.
2. Artemis 1 will be an non-crewed mission around the Moon in 2020 whereas in 2022, Artemis 2 will orbit moon with a crew.Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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NASA’s next mission to the Moon will be called Artemis.
ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of Moon’s Interaction with the Sun.
Objective: It consists of spacecraft to measure what happens when the Sun’s radiation hits our rocky moon, where there is no magnetic field to protect it.
Artemis 1 will be an uncrewed mission around the Moon planned for 2020.
Next will come Artemis 2, which will orbit Earth’s satellite with a crew around 2022; followed finally by Artemis 3 that will put astronauts on lunar soil in 2024, including the first woman.
The three will be launched into space by the biggest rocket of all time, the Boeing-led Space Launch System (SLS), which is currently under development.Incorrect
NASA’s next mission to the Moon will be called Artemis.
ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of Moon’s Interaction with the Sun.
Objective: It consists of spacecraft to measure what happens when the Sun’s radiation hits our rocky moon, where there is no magnetic field to protect it.
Artemis 1 will be an uncrewed mission around the Moon planned for 2020.
Next will come Artemis 2, which will orbit Earth’s satellite with a crew around 2022; followed finally by Artemis 3 that will put astronauts on lunar soil in 2024, including the first woman.
The three will be launched into space by the biggest rocket of all time, the Boeing-led Space Launch System (SLS), which is currently under development. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI):
1. STRI is computed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
2. STRI helps to identify which policy measures restrict trade.Which of the given statement(s) s/are correct?
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Union Commerce ministry has found problems with the current method of Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI) which ranks countries based on their services trade policies, indicating the outcomes are biased and counter-intuitive.
The 2018 edition covers a total of 45 economies (36 OECD and the rest non-OECD) and 22 sectors.
Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI):
Launched in 2014 and computed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
The database is based on regulations currently in force.
Uses and significance: It helps to identify which policy measures restrict trade.
It provides policy makers and negotiators with information and measurement tools to improve domestic policy environment, negotiate international agreements and open up international trade in services.
It can also help governments identify best practice and then focus their domestic reform efforts on priority sectors and measures.Incorrect
Union Commerce ministry has found problems with the current method of Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI) which ranks countries based on their services trade policies, indicating the outcomes are biased and counter-intuitive.
The 2018 edition covers a total of 45 economies (36 OECD and the rest non-OECD) and 22 sectors.
Services Trade Restrictiveness Index (STRI):
Launched in 2014 and computed by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
The database is based on regulations currently in force.
Uses and significance: It helps to identify which policy measures restrict trade.
It provides policy makers and negotiators with information and measurement tools to improve domestic policy environment, negotiate international agreements and open up international trade in services.
It can also help governments identify best practice and then focus their domestic reform efforts on priority sectors and measures. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsRecently, a vision document for safe, secure, quick and affordable e-payment system, named ‘Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 – 2021’ was released. It was released by __?
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https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/rbis-vision-2021-would-trigger-digital-economy-instill-confidence-among-general-public-says-fintech-firms/1582704/
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released ‘Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 – 2021’, a vision document for safe, secure, quick and affordable e-payment system.
The core theme of the vision document is ‘Empowering Exceptional (E)payment Experience’, that stresses on empowering every Indian to access a bunch of e-payment options safely and conveniently.Highlights of Payment Systems Vision 2021:
It has 36 specific action points and 12 specific outcomes.
The main agenda of the vision document is the ‘no-compromise’ approach towards safety and security of payment systems.
It outlined the measures that the central bank will undertake to foster innovation, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, customer protection, and competition.Incorrect
https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/rbis-vision-2021-would-trigger-digital-economy-instill-confidence-among-general-public-says-fintech-firms/1582704/
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released ‘Payment and Settlement Systems in India: Vision 2019 – 2021’, a vision document for safe, secure, quick and affordable e-payment system.
The core theme of the vision document is ‘Empowering Exceptional (E)payment Experience’, that stresses on empowering every Indian to access a bunch of e-payment options safely and conveniently.Highlights of Payment Systems Vision 2021:
It has 36 specific action points and 12 specific outcomes.
The main agenda of the vision document is the ‘no-compromise’ approach towards safety and security of payment systems.
It outlined the measures that the central bank will undertake to foster innovation, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, customer protection, and competition. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding ‘Christchurch Call to Action’ which is a major global initiative:
1. India is one of the founding members of the initiative.
2. The initiative aims to prevent the abuse of the internet.
3. The initiative was launched during the recent sitting of UN General AssemblyWhich of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
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India has joined a major global initiative ‘Christchurch call to action’ to combat terrorism and extremism online; and make internet a safe and secure place to be.
The initiative was launched during the “Online Extremism Summit” in Paris.
It was launched jointly by India, France, New Zealand, Canada and several other countries. A total of 18 countries including the European Union supported the initiative along with social media giants like Twitter, Facebook, Google and Microsoft.
Aim to prevent the abuse of the internet.
The initiative outlines collective and voluntary commitments from governments and online service providers to address the issue of terrorist and violent extremist content online.
It calls for a free, open and secure internet to promote connectivity, enhance social inclusiveness and foster economic growth.Incorrect
India has joined a major global initiative ‘Christchurch call to action’ to combat terrorism and extremism online; and make internet a safe and secure place to be.
The initiative was launched during the “Online Extremism Summit” in Paris.
It was launched jointly by India, France, New Zealand, Canada and several other countries. A total of 18 countries including the European Union supported the initiative along with social media giants like Twitter, Facebook, Google and Microsoft.
Aim to prevent the abuse of the internet.
The initiative outlines collective and voluntary commitments from governments and online service providers to address the issue of terrorist and violent extremist content online.
It calls for a free, open and secure internet to promote connectivity, enhance social inclusiveness and foster economic growth. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsMahatma Gandhi undertook fast unto death in 1932, mainly because:
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2012 UPSC Prelims Question
It was a very famous incident. On August 17, 1932, Ramsay MacDonald had announced his communal award, reserving seats for the “Depressed Classes” as well as Muslims and Sikhs. Gandhi , on the very next day had written to MacDonald – “I have to resist your decision with my life”. He declared fast unto death against Communal Award.
Poona pact was signed after that with agreement of Gandhi and Ambedkar.Incorrect
2012 UPSC Prelims Question
It was a very famous incident. On August 17, 1932, Ramsay MacDonald had announced his communal award, reserving seats for the “Depressed Classes” as well as Muslims and Sikhs. Gandhi , on the very next day had written to MacDonald – “I have to resist your decision with my life”. He declared fast unto death against Communal Award.
Poona pact was signed after that with agreement of Gandhi and Ambedkar.
